Indicator Description [Issuance (Purchase) of Equity Shares]: A component of [NCFF] representing the net cash inflow (outflow) from common equity changes. Includes additional capital contributions from share issuances and exercise of stock options, and outflow from share repurchases.

Company Self Description [WELLTOWER INC.]: Health Care REIT, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that has been at the forefront of seniors housing and health care real estate since the company was founded in 1970.